SINGAPORE, Nov 30, 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - Suntory Group has clinched the award for 'Asia's Best Online CSR Communication' at Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2016, reiterating their commitment to be a multi-faceted beverage and food company trusted globally. Organized by CSRWorks International and held on 28 November at Eden Hall, official residence of the British High Commissioner to Singapore, the awards celebrate best practices in sustainability reporting and communications, and distinguish the leaders in sustainability reporting in Asia. The event was hosted by the British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Mr. Scott Wightman while the Swedish Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Mr. Hakan Jevrell was present as the Special Guest.

Suntory Group has engaged in numerous activities and initiatives to realize their mission, 'In Harmony with People and Nature'. This mission forms the unchanging foundation of the Suntory Group to create products of the highest quality while simultaneously realizing constant harmony with society and the global environment. The company remains steadfast in promoting corporate responsibility and believes in passing down a sustainable society to future generations.

Receiving the award on behalf of Suntory Group, Mr. Junji Miyawaki, Executive Vice President of HR & General Affairs, Suntory Beverage & Food Asia, said: "This award reaffirms our persistent efforts to ensure that we are on track to fulfilling our vision of 'Growing for Good'. By constantly connecting with our stakeholders, Suntory is also welcoming them to understand who we are and what we believe in - a company working with communities and our consumers to make a better, brighter future. This encouragement that we are doing the right thing will spur us to work even harder on fulfilling our CSR targets."

Suntory Group was founded in 1899 and has become a multi-national beverage company with a broad range of business including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food, health supplements, restaurants, and flowers. The Suntory Group's corporate philosophy is "In Harmony with People and Nature", through which it promotes corporate activities that promises quality products and services to its customers while also supporting environmental efforts and the fruitful development of culture and lifestyles. The Suntory Group is composed of 337 member companies and more than 42,000 employees globally. For more information, please visit http://www.suntory.com/

About Suntory Beverage & Food Asia

Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte Ltd (SBFA) is the Asia Pacific headquarters of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd (SBF). SBF has a diverse portfolio of health supplements, beverages and food products, with many brands in leading positions in their respective national markets. As a unit of SBF, SBFA handles the regional business through 3 Divisions - Health Supplement Division, Food & Coffee Division, and Beverage Division. For more information, please visit http://www.sbfapac.com/